Weeks 35-36

Activity: Talk as a family about the plan for when the baby arrives and pack all the hospital bags.  Consider letting the stork deliver the news of a special activity that your child gets to do the day the baby is born with their Grandparents, Aunt/Uncle, or a close family friend.  Also, consider having the stork deliver a special toy to play with at the hospital. 

Supplies:

• Your Stork
• Weeks 35-36 Baby Development Update Card
• Special Activity Ticket(s) (optional)
• Special Hospital Toy (optional)
  • See suggested toys below

Directions:

1. Organize the delivery at the front door with all of the supplies above
2. Lead your child to discover the delivery
3. Read the “Weeks 35-36 Baby Development Update Card” as a family
4. Talk about the plans for the day the baby arrives
5. Consider presenting your toddler with a “Special Activity Ticket” that explains a special “big kid” activity that they get to do with their Grandparents, Aunt/Uncle, or a close family friend on the day the baby comes
6. Pack the hospital bags together

• Show your child the toy their stork brought them to play with at the hospital, or let them pick out a couple current toys that they want to include in their hospital bag!